"I was the UN," the singer, 44, jokingly boasted to Extra at the New York Film Festival premiere of The Paperboy, which stars his wife, Nicole Kidman. (He was "Switzerland," Kidman, 45, interjected.)

Urban's take on Carey and Minaj's intense quarrel, during which Minaj cursed out the "It's Like That" singer? That's just what happens when passionate, talented people get together.

"I love it, I gotta say," he explained. "I love working with passionate people. I love artists. Everyone just sort of expressing themselves. It's a very alive and very invigorating work environment. A lot of passion."